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Hela is a ranged DuelistheroinMarvel Rivals, and one that can make the difference in a fierce and closely contested match.
She may not have the high fire rate ofThe Punisheror the one-shot potential of Hawkeye, but she’s undoubtedly one of the best heroes in the game. Her sustained damage, precise aim, and devastating ultimate make her a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield.
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Hela Abilities
Hela seems unassuming at first look, especially given her reputation during the beta. However, after some balance updates and a seasonal damage bonus, she’s established herself as one of the premier Duelists in the game.
Her in-game difficulty is listed at three out of five stars inMarvel Rivals, making her not overlyaccessible for beginnersbut not too complex either. The key to Hela is to have good aim, patience, and a strong team.
Let’s run down her abilities:
Description
Nightsword Thorn
Normal Attack. Deals 70 damage, with falloff starting at 18 meters, decreasing to 70% at 30 meters. Fire rate is 2 rounds per second, holds 8 ammo.
Goddess of Death
Ultimate ability. Soar into the sky and unleash Nastrond Crows from each hand at will. Lasts for 10 seconds. Gains 1000 health, fire rate of 1.79 seconds. Deals 125 explosion damage in a 6 meter spherical radius.
Astral Flock
Transform into a Nastrond Crow to become invincible and glide forth, press again to undo the transformation. Dash speed of 15 meters a second up to a distance of 18 meters. Cooldown: 12 seconds.
Soul Drainer
Project an explosive Hel sphere to Stun nearby enemies. Projectile moves at a speed of 40 meters a second. The stun duration is 0.3 seconds in a 3-meter spherical radius. Cooldown: 12 seconds.
Piercing Night
Fire multiple Nightsword thorns that detonate after a delay. Projectile moves at a speed of 80 meters a second, dealing 10 projectile damage and 30 spell field damage power round. Cooldown: 8 seconds.
Nastrond Crowstorm
Passive ability. Defeating an enemy will generate a Nastrond Crow, exploding after a duration. Deals 80 damage in a 5 meter spherical radius after a 1.8 second delay.
Hel’s Descent
Hold Space to fall slowly
Queen of Hel
Team-Up ability. When Hela lands a final hit in defeating an enemy, she can instantly resurrect Loki and Thor in the respawn phase, or grant them Bonus Health if they are still alive. Team-Up Bonus is a 20% damage boost.
Hela Offensive Strategies
While other ranged Duelists excel at staying on your backline, Hela’s Astral Flock allows her to be up close and personal, giving her an excellent escape option.
The key to playing Hela well is to always be in perfect position. Obviously, this is way easier said than done, but learning the limits of your character is how you get there.
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Hela Defensive Strategies
This is where learning positioning comes in handy. You don’t have to be a ghost, but making sure you’re not going to get picked off is key to playing Hela.
Hela Team-Up Abilities
Heroes Needed
Thor, Loki
Team-Up ability. When Hela lands a final hit in defeating an enemy, she can instantly resurrect Loki and Thor in the respawn phase, or grant them Bonus Health if they are still alive. Also gives a 20% passive damage boost.
Hela’sMarvel RivalsTeam-Up Ability is super simple: if you deal the death blow on an enemy, you can revive Loki or Thor if they’re dead. If they’re alive, they’ll get bonus health.
Oh, and you get some extra damage, which is super nice.
Hela Counters & How to Deal with Them
As a Duelist, Hela is unfortunately a little squishy, and her playstyle suits her to be at a medium range instead of the back line. You’re not able to go toe-to-toe with snipers likeHawkeyeorBlack Widow, though you can absolutely deal withThe Punisher.
Divers likeBlack Panther,Spider-Man, andIron Fistwill also fare well against you should you be caught alone and out of position.
Star-Lordcan be an excellent counter, too, given his speed.
Best Team Comps With Hela
Ideally, you will wantThororLokion your team so he can unlock your Team-Up ability. Given their place in the meta, I’d prefer Loki every time. Sorry, not sorry; I’m not a fan of Thor.
Beyond that, you’ll want a strong healer to keep you healthy.Luna StormandCloak & Daggerare excellent options here.
The latter can deal out impressive AOE heals while also dealing damage, making it easier for you to finish them off. I’ll also never be upset to have a Mantis healer with me.
Speaking of dealing damage, having a strong Duelist alongside you is a great way to proc your Team-Up ability.Winter Soldier,Black Panther,Hawkeye,Psylocke, andThe Punisherare all excellent options here.
I’ll never be upset to see aVenomon my team, but for Vanguards,Magneto,andDoctor Strangecan disrupt the enemy while dishing out damage, allowing you to clean up.
